Demographics & People — Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 57,683 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~57,800 |
| Median Age | 32.2 |
| Total Households | 21,243 |
| Family Households | 11,956 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27,406 |
| Black or African American | 8,465 |
| Asian | 1,601 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24,703 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 23,939 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 22,822 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 16,370 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 15,389 |
| German | 9,391 |
| Irish | 3,784 |
| English | 2,915 |
| Hispanic: Dominican (Dominican Republic) | 2,670 |
| Italian | 2,302 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 1,779 |
Language
| English Only | 35,132 |
| Spanish | 15,536 |
| Population 5+ | 53,923 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,535 |
| Population 18+ | 44,546 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lancaster, Pennsylvania.